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Biff's Bistro, Toronto, ON

Biff's Bistro

4.5
4.5
3572 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French

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2 people
22:30
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
At Biff’s Bistro, 1930’s Paris meets fresh London cool. At this charming French bistro, experience a tribute to Old World cuisine, hospitality and style in the heart of downtown Toronto.

A slice of modern European enchantment, Biff’s Bistro features a robust, seasonal menu offering traditional French bistro favourites like steak tartare, duck confit and steak frites. Guests can unwind with hand-crafted cocktails and flavourful bites in the buzzing bar après work, or enjoy al fresco dining on the colourful street-side terrace, inspired by Parisian patios.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sat 16:00–18:00 Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (416) 860-0086
  • Website
    http://www.biffsbistro.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Trenton Pajuluoma
  • Location
    2 Front St. E, Toronto, ON M5E 1G4
  • Area
    Financial District
  • Cross Street
    Yonge & Front St.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Biff's Bistro is located one and a half blocks east of Union Station and two blocks south of King Station using the subway.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Biff's Fixe

    Multiple dates available
    Stop by for a delicious prix fixe lunch or dinner! Our $52 lunch fixe and $64 dinner fixe include your choice of app, main, and dessert. From classic French starters like Soupe à L’Oignon to hearty mains like Coq au Vin and Mushroom Risotto, this value-packed deal is an absolute must-try! Bon appétit and à bientôt! Please note: Biff’s Fixe will not be available on Dec 31. Thank you for your understanding!

  • New Year's Eve

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the new year in true Parisian style and indulge in some French bistro favourites! Join us on Tuesday, December 31 from 2pm and celebrate an amazing year with a lavish three-course meal featuring decadent dishes such as Steak Tartare, Coq au Vin, and Lobster & Frites. Elevate your experience with our New Year’s Eve feature cocktail, The Street Car, or try one of our favourite drinks from 2024—mocktail included! Book your table today!

Offers

  • Half-Price Oysters

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 16:00 - 18:00,Tue - Fri - 15:00 - 18:00,Sat - 16:00 - 18:00
    Dive into a sea of flavour with half-price oysters at Biff’s Bistro! Available Tuesday to Friday from 3–6 pm and from 4–6 pm on weekends, each briny bite will whisk you away to the charming French coast. Please note: Our Half-Price Oysters will not be available on Dec 31. Thank you for your understanding!

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  • L’Heure de Pompette

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 16:00 - 18:00,Tue - Fri - 15:00 - 18:00,Sat - 16:00 - 18:00
    Sip, savour, and socialize at Biff's Bistro, Tuesday to Friday from 3–6 pm and from 4–6 pm on weekends! Enjoy select draught beer and mixed drinks for $6, select handcrafted cocktails and glasses of wine for $9 and 50% off all wine bottles—perfect for sharing with friends. Round out your French fête with half-priced oysters and get ready to celebrate in style! Please note: Our Happy Hour will not be available on Dec 31. Thank you for your understanding!

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Menu

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What 3,572 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Biff's Bistro offers a delightful French dining experience with "fantastic food," "elegant cocktails," and "attentive service." The renovated space features a "warm and inviting" atmosphere, perfect for enjoying their standout dishes like gnocchi, steak, and beef bourguignon. However, some diners noted slower service and louder music affecting the ambiance.

3,572 Reviews

  1. William

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Booked a table for two and arrived early and was seated promptly. Everything went downhill from there as we waited an hour and 20 minutes for our main. The people beside us arrived before us and left after waiting over an hour and a half. The server kept telling us it was coming but after so many times you should own it rather than putting yourself on repeat. For future patrons, if you are planning to eat here and then go to a show across the street book 2 plus hours ahead to give yourself time to eat or just brown bag it.

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  2. Scott

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food took over an hour to come out, and unfortunately, we had theatre tickets and had to leave before our entrees. The restaurant handled it well, but we just didn’t expect to have to wait so long for our food. Also, I had to change my order twice because they were out of my first two choices (though took a little time to find out each order).

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  3. Robyn

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was incredible. Our Server Al went above and beyond to make sure we had an incredible time. Can't wait to return and try the rest of the menu.

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  4. Paula

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at Biff’s. We had ticket to the theatre and they expedited our service, even allowing us to return after the show to enjoy our desserts. Staff was excellent and attentive. Definitely returning again!

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  5. Todd

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy our experience at Biffs. Al is our favorite server of all times. He makes us feel so special and welcome.

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  6. Shane

    VIP

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been going to Biffs for close to 15 years and it’s still an amazing place. One of our favorite people works there, Al and he’s been there as long as ever been going. He always makes sure we’re having a great time and it’s nice to catch up with him on life. The food of course is great and they always make us feel at home.

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  7. Arvin Ian

    VIP

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening at Biff’s Bistro, made even cozier by its warm lighting and candlelit ambiance. The coat check was a thoughtful touch, and our server, Andrea, was amazing, helping us choose the perfect dishes. Highlights included the Chicken Liver Parfair with their crunchy house mustard, flavorful sweetbreads, Coq au Vin with rich red wine sauce, and their duck that was cooked to perfection! To top it all off, the restaurant gifted us a small jar of their house mustard, which was so good it reminded me of Kozlik’s Triple Crunch. Overall, it was an exceptional evening with great food, a cozy ambiance, and outstanding service.

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  8. cesar

    VIP

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food, service and ambiance. Would recommend to everyone.

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  9. Lori

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food! We ordered from prix fixed menu- French onion soup was the best we had ever tasted. We had the trout almandine and the flat iron steak both delicious. Dessert was crème brûlée and it came with a yummy shortbread cookie. We were lucky and had Al as our server. He is outstanding. Professional, attentive and very funny. We will be back again. Truly too notch. Also love the underground parking and it was free the night we came.

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  10. James

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated a waited about 10 minutes before the floor manager served us. She was pleasant and professional and were impressed by her service. We had a bottled of wine, which she decanted, oysters and cocktails. We enjoyed all the oysters, our cocktails, and a glass of wine before our server returned to clear our dishes. We actually had to say to him we are ready to order apps and entrees, he seemed unimpressed, but did take our food order. (All the dishes were amazing!) We did not see our server again until the final bites of our entrees (no quality checks during apps, start of entrees, or to pour wine, etc, perhaps about 25 minutes; the food runners brought our meals out) He cleared my empty wine glass and did not ask if I wanted anything else. This was all made worse by the fact that we given ourselves 2.15 hours to enjoy our meal, to order dessert and coffees, etc, but had to rush out with our last bites of our entrees in our mouths to make our show.

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FAQs

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Biff's Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 3572 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Biff's Bistro

2 Front St. E, Toronto, ON M5E 1G4

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Yonge & Front St.
  • Area
    Financial District
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sat 16:00–18:00 Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Biff's Bistro is located one and a half blocks east of Union Station and two blocks south of King Station using the subway.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Trenton Pajuluoma
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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